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Patent CA-2166442-A1 (CA)
Title: Heel pressure management apparatus and method
Inventor: MEYER ERIC R
IPC: A47C27/10
Filed: 1996-01-02
Abstract: A sleep support surface includes a mattress having at least two bladders located adjacent a foot end. The bladders each have a predetermined, adjustable internal pressure.  The pressure in at least one of the bladders is selectively and independently reduced to provide pressure relief on the heels of the patient lying on the mattress. The pressure in a bladder located toward the head end of the mattress and adjacent the at least one bladder is increased.  This pressure increase advantageously provides the lifting force under the calves of the patient to reduce further pressure on the patient's heels.  A visual indication of the location each of the at least two bladders in the mattress is provided to facilitate selection of the at least one bladder in which to reduce pressure during the pressure reducing step, thereby providing pressure relief on the heels of the patient lying on the mattress.  The at least one bladder in which to reduce the pressure is selected based on a position of the patient's heels on the mattress relative to the visual indication of the location of each of the bladders.
Patent CA-2168640-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WRIGHT DONALD E
IPC: D01D1/10
Filed: 1996-02-01
Abstract: A composite yarn formed of at least two different individual polymeric fibers may be spun by directing at least two streams of different polymer melts (e.g., polymer melts of different colors and/or characteristics) to a spin pack such that one of the streams has a greater volumetric throughput as compared to the volumetric throughput of the other stream. The polymer streams are each distributed within the spin pack among individual filtration chambers so that the filtration chambers receive substantially the same volumetric throughput allotment of the polymer melt streams. In such a manner, the polymer melt streams are distributed among the filtration chambers in substantially equal throughput allotments even though the total throughput of the melt streams of each of the different polymers may be unequal. The filtered polymer melt streams may then be directed through fiber-forming orifices of a spinneret plate to form the composite yarn.
Patent CA-2172182-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZEPF ARMIN
IPC: A44B11/20
Filed: 1996-03-20
Abstract: A hyperextension orthosis includes a fastener casing mounted on a free end of the orthosis side-piece.  The fastener casing releasably receives one end of a waist belt.  The fastener casing has a spring arm with a catch on one end.   When the waist belt is pushed into an insertion slot extending through the fastener casing, the catch automatically engages under a spring action one of several locking cutouts in the waist belt.  The catch can be unlocked by manually pressing together two slides mounted to a frame member of the fastener casing for transverse displacement relative to the insertion slot.  At an end opposite the catch, the spring arm has a stud, spring, or the like that engages a groove, bore, or the like in the side-piece in a positive fit.
Patent CA-2173254-A1 (CA)
Title: Immunological tolerance-inducing agent
Inventor: HOLMGREN JAN
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 1994-10-07
Abstract: An immunological tolerance-inducing agent comprising a mucosabinding  molecule linked to a specific tolerogen is disclosed.  Further, a method of inducing immunological tolerance in an individual against a specific antigen, including hapten, which causes an unwanted immune response in said individual comprising administration by a mucosal route of an immunologically effective amount of an immunological tolerance-inducing agent of the invention to said individual, is described.
Patent CA-2174817-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LUNDQUIST ESKIL
IPC: C08L23/08
Filed: 1996-04-23
Abstract: A flooring material comprises 30-70 parts by weight of a copolymer of ethylene and an .alpha.-olefin having 4-10 carbon atoms, preferably an ethylene/octene copolymer, 20-40 parts by weight of polypropylene, 5-20 parts by weight of a crosslinked ethylene polymer, preferably a copolymer of ethylene and an ethylenically unsaturated silane compound, 10-25 parts by weight of an organic filler, preferably polyethylene having a melt index below 0.1 g/10 min (190°C/21.6 kg) and a phase stability in the flooring material of at least about 200°C, 0.2-7 parts by weight of a flame retardant, preferably silicone and magnesium stearate, 0.1-2 parts by weight of an antistatic agent, and 0.1-1 part by weight of a stabiliser. The flooring material is free from inorganic fillers.
Patent CA-2178124-A1 (CA)
Title: Adaptive orifice joule-thomson cryostat with servo-control
Inventor: SKERTIC MATTHEW M
IPC: F25B9/02
Filed: 1996-06-04
Abstract: A load temperature regulated, adaptive-orifice, Joule-Thomson cryostat which controls refrigeration output by servo-controlled gas flow regulation at the Joule-Thomson cryostat expansion, or throttling, orifice.  The mechanism consists of a variable aperture needle valve 19 with an expansion orifice that is controlled by a miniature, electrically driven transducer 41, using closed-loop feedback control 59 which monitors 51 the temperature at or on a thermal load point and adjusts the gas throughput so as to maintain a desired cold temperature constant at the load 15.
Patent CA-2178533-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for measuring the flow rate of a species contained in an exhaust gas stream of a combustion process
Inventor: JURSICH GREGORY M
IPC: G01F1/704
Filed: 1996-06-07
Abstract: Provided is a method for determining gas flow rates in an exhaust gas stream from a combustion process by measuring the amounts of a  tracer gas  inherently present in a gas used in the combustion process at a point upstream from the exhaust gas and at a point in the exhaust gas stream itself.  The flow rate is determined by comparing the concentration of the tracer gas at the two points using a mass balance. Flow/emission of a particular species in the exhaust gas is determined by using the present method upon measuring the concentration of the species in the exhaust gas. The most preferred tracer gases include helium and argon.
Patent CA-2179557-A1 (CA)
Title: Suture tray package having grooved winding surface
Inventor: DANIELE ROBERT A
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 1996-06-20
Abstract: A suture package having a base member, an upwardly extending outer wall about the periphery of the base member,  a plurality of grooves in the base member for receiving a suture,  and a top lid member.  The package has a central needle park and a discharge opening in the lid member   for removing a needle and suture from the package.  The package may alternatively have spoke members and  rib  members  extending  up  from  the  base  member containing  grooves  which  form  a  suture  channel  for receiving a suture.
Patent CA-2183824-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OGUCHI TAKAHIRO
IPC: H04N5/70
Filed: 1996-08-21
Abstract: In order to prevent voltage drops across the wiring resistances in a multi-electron source having a plurality of electron emitters wired in the form of a matrix through a plurality of data wiring layers and a plurality of scanning wiring layers, a constant current signal is output to each data wiring layer. At this time, each non-selected data wiring layer tends to be set at a high impedance selected and vary in potential, resulting in an abnormal turn-on operation or an electron orbit shift. A driving circuit for solving this problem is provided. A switch for switching a constant current output unit for outputting a constant current regardless of the impedance of a signal output destination, and a constant voltage output unit for outputting a constant voltage regardless of the impedance of a signal output destination is connected to each data wiring layer. For example, a constant-current circuit (17) as a current output unit always outputs the same current (I1 to In) to a switch (30). A pulse width signal (PW1 to PWn) from a pulse-width modulation circuit (7) serves to switch the mode of outputting a current (I1 to In) to a data wiring layer (Dy1 to Dyn) and the mode of fixing a data wiring layer to voltage GND.
Patent CA-2187308-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and vessel for treating an underwater bed
Inventor: SMIT PAUL
IPC: E02F3/90
Filed: 1995-04-07
Abstract: A method of treating the bed of a body of water and a vessel for working the method. A water jet is directed on to the bed over an elongated and water is delivered to the tube producing the jet by pumping from the vessel.
Patent CA-2188786-A1 (CA)
Title: Encapsulates containing surfactant for improved release and dissolution rates
Inventor: NICHOLSON JOHN ROCHARD
IPC: C11D3/39
Filed: 1995-05-18
Abstract: Wax-encapsulated particles having a core particle or an aggregate of core particles selected from the group of an organic peroxy acid, a diacyl peroxide, an inorganic peroxygen compound, a bleach catalyst, a peroxygen bleach precursor and mixtures thereof together with 0.01% to about 5 % by weight of a surfactant. The resulting particles exhibit release rates from their capsules and dissolution rates comparable to uncoated core materials.
Patent CA-2193005-A1 (CA)
Title: Sauve pas plus
Inventor: BOULET GILLES
IPC: B62D49/06
Filed: 1996-12-16
Abstract: Le précis n'est pas disponible en Not Yet Available ce moment
Patent CA-2193405-A1 (CA)
Title: Eyewash intended in particular for the treatment of the dry eye syndrome
Inventor: MAURIN FLORENCE
IPC: A61K47/04
Filed: 1996-12-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a ready-for-use eyewash intended in particular for the treatment of the dry eye syndrome comprising, in aqueous solution: - a gelifying polyanionic polymer - a buffer in an amount sufficient to reduce the viscosity of the eyewash to a value of 10 to 60 mPa.cndot.s and - a polyvinylpyrrolidone in an amount sufficient for the eyewash to be clear.
Patent CA-2193720-A1 (CA)
Title: Striping composition and method for striping a road or highway surface
Inventor: GURNEY RICHARD S
IPC: E01F9/576
Filed: 1996-12-20
Abstract: The disclosed striping composition provides a fast cure on road or highway surfaces . The striping composition is a two-part (part A and part B) polyurethane forming system having good adhesion characteristics to a road or highway surface, and weathering and yellowing resistance over time. Part A contains an aliphatic polyol and part B contains an aliphatic polyisocyanate.
Patent CA-2204141-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved chewing gum containing structured lipids
Inventor: MAZZONE PHILIP
IPC: A23G4/06
Filed: 1995-10-31
Abstract: Improved chewing gum formulations and bases, as well as methods of producing chewing gum and bases are provided. The chewing gum includes a structured lipid such as caprenin. The structured lipid can be used in the base and/or gum as a plasticizer. In an embodiment, the structured lipid is added to gum formulations replacing a small or large quantity of other fats, oils, and waxes. A variety of base and chewing gum formulations including caprenin can be created and/or utilized pursuant to the present invention.
Patent CA-2205255-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GROSSI FRANK A
IPC: G03G15/00
Filed: 1997-05-13
Abstract: In a reproduction machine, a static elimination device for removing static charge from a sheet of material being conveyed along a sheet path through a sheet handling machine. The static elimination device includes a thin flexible support member having a first length suitable for spanning across the sheet path, and a first width defining an area with the first length for supporting a static charge removing member. The static charge removing member has a second length substantially equal to the first length of the support member, and a second width greater than the first width of the support member, and is mounted to the support member. In particular, the static removing member comprises a conductive fabric for mounting in a static removing relationship with a sheet being conveyed along the sheet path of the sheet handling machine. The fabric consists of innumerable thin fibers forming fabric segments. Each thin fiber has a conductive plating, and each segment of the fabric includes a non-woven innumerable number of the thin fibers forming a compressed, and bonded pile having highly random orientations of individual fibers.
Patent CA-2207300-A1 (CA)
Title: Liquid metal casting conduit, method and device for metal homogenization
Inventor: COMARTEAU JEAN-LOUIS
IPC: H05B6/24
Filed: 1995-12-05
Abstract: The sprue (1) for molten metal is the type that includes an inductor (3) embedded in concrete with spires that are asymmetrical over the XX' and YY' axes of the sprue.  Application in the homogenization of metal temperatures, when the sprue is mounted on a low pressure pouring ladle (7).
Patent CA-2209412-A1 (CA)
Title: A chemical sensor and use thereof
Inventor: KRIZ DARIO
IPC: G01N29/02
Filed: 1995-12-22
Abstract: A chemical sensor (1) for selectively detecting an analyte in a solution is described. The sensor comprises a flow-through chamber (2), a selective membrane (3), transducer means (4), an inlet (5) for a liquid flow containing a recognition element, and an outlet (6). There is also described a method of selectively detecting an anlyte in a solution, wherein a recognition element is contacted with the solution containing the analyte via a selective membrane, said contact resulting in a response detectable by transducer means. The recognition element is injected into a flow, the flow is passed into a flow-through chamber comprising the transducer means and the selective membrane, where it is contacted with the analyte passing from the solution outside the selective membrane, whereby the recognition element and the analyte interact to provide a signal which is detected by the transducer means. The use of the chemical sensor for detecting of analyte(s) in a reactor system, a flow system or in an in vivo system is also described.
Patent CA-2209475-A1 (CA)
Title: Solid cosmetic composition and uses thereof
Inventor: SAMAIN HENRI
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 1996-10-31
Abstract: Solid, non-detergent and non-tacky cosmetic compositions having a water absorption capacity greater than 50 mg are disclosed. Said compositions are generally provided as sticks, pencils or bars and may be used to produce a variety of solid products for make-up, for skin, scalp, hair or mucosal care and/or treatment, and for styling and/or setting keratin fibres such as hair.
Patent CA-2211292-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for sewing fabric pieces to fastener stringers
Inventor: ISHIKAWA KIICHIRO
IPC: D05B35/06
Filed: 1997-07-23
Abstract: A method and apparatus of sewing a pair of opposed fabric pieces to a pair of continuous fastener stringers of a slide fastener; the fastener stingers having a pair of coupling elements mounted one on an opposed longitudinal edge thereof.  The sewing of opposed fabric pieces to the fastener stringers is carried out at a sewing unit, while the fastener stringers are fed in disengaged disposition, with a predetermined distance kept therebetween.
Patent CA-2218948-A1 (CA)
Title: Notched end hitch bar
Inventor: KRAGER JON L
IPC: B60D1/52
Filed: 1997-10-22
Abstract: A hitch bar for a trailer hitch assembly is formed from an elongated bar including a notched proximal end and a mounting rack carried on the distal end. The notch is V-shaped and extends in a vertical plane so as to define upper and lower projecting lugs at the proximal end of the bar. The notch reduces the stiffness of the elongated bar at its proximal end allowing the bar to deflect and absorb a portion of the reaction load. The bar also redistributes that load in the hitch box, thereby reducing localized force and extending the life expectancy of the hitch.
Patent CA-2219593-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOWE VARCE E
IPC: B05B5/10
Filed: 1997-10-28
Abstract: A remote low voltage power source for electrostatic paint applicators used in hazardous locations. A low voltage generator and voltage conditioning and regulating circuitry are mounted in a small explosion proof housing. A generator shaft and a shaft on a voltage level adjusting potentiometer extend through and projects from the housing. The flamepath and the flame gap for the shafts meet explosion proof standards while permitting shaft rotation. An air driven turbine is mounted on the exterior of the housing and is connected to the projecting genera tor shaft to drive the generator. The low voltage is applied to a spray gun which includes circuitry for increasing the voltage to a high level for electrostatic charging sprayed paint.
Patent CA-2221160-A1 (CA)
Title: Automated infusion system with dose rate calculator
Inventor: KOENIG PAUL A
IPC: G16H20/17
Filed: 1996-05-15
Abstract: This invention is a medical infusion system having an integrated dose rate calculation feature for selectively assigning values to a plurality of infusion parameters and automatically calculating an infusion rate from the selected parameters. <IMAGE>
Patent CA-2222966-A1 (CA)
Title: Thiolation of peptides for radionuclide-based radiodetection and radiotherapy
Inventor: HANSEN HANS L
IPC: A61K38/22
Filed: 1996-06-07
Abstract: A method of radiolabeling a peptide, e.g., somatostatin or an analogue thereof or vasoactive intestinal peptide, with a radioisotope of technetium or rhenium, comprises the steps of: (a) reacting the peptide with an acetyl-protected t-thiol-containing, amine-reactive bifunctional chelating agent; (b) deprotecting the acetyl-t-thiol group to generate a free t-thiol group; and either (c) admixing the peptide-t-thiol-containing conjugate with a stannous salt; and (d) reacting the mixture of step (c) with pertechnetate or perrhenate, or (c') adding reduced pertechnetate or perrhenate to said peptide-t-thiol-containing conjugate, thereby forming a radiolabeled peptide. Kits for effecting the radiolabeling method, and methods of tumor detection/imaging or therapy are provided.
Patent CA-2230123-A1 (CA)
Title: Printing apparatus and printing system
Inventor: SASAKI KOH
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 1997-06-23
Abstract: When an "ON" key (22) of a printer (20) is operated in the state wherein a digital camera (10) and the printer (20) can communicate with each other, menu data and a menu display command signal are transferred to the digital camera (10), and a print menu is displayed on a liquid crystal display section (13).  When a "SET" key (24) is operated, an image readout command signal is transferred to the digital camera (10), and stored image data representing a recorded image is displayed on the liquid crystal display section (13). When a "+" key (23a) or a "-" key (23b) is depressed under the condition wherein the image is being displayed on the liquid crystal display section (13), an image switching command signal is transferred to the digital camera (10), and the image which is being displayed is switched to another recorded image. When a "PRINT" key (27) is operated under the condition wherein the desired image is being displayed on the liquid crystal display section (13), a print command signal is sent from the printer (20) to the digital camera (10), and image data corresponding to the image which is being displayed on the liquid crystal display section (13) is transferred to the digital camera (10) or the printer (20). The printer (20) prints the image corresponding to the transferred image data, in accordance with a print mode determined.
Patent CA-2230196-A1 (CA)
Title: Sorbents comprising sphagnum
Inventor: BONES OYVIND
IPC: B01J20/24
Filed: 1996-08-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a sorption medium comprising largely whole, dried sphagnum plants for clearing pollutants consisting of hydrophobic compounds, such as oil, together with processes for producing, and uses, of the sorption medium.
Patent CA-2232964-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHELL EDDIE
IPC: G06F3/14
Filed: 1996-09-26
Abstract: Jackpot interface (10) connects to electronic gaming machines (12) (i.e.  poker, slot, video machines) which include hard meters (6) and video displays (23, 27). The gaming machines (12) are capable of playing independent games and participating in a multiple gaming machine jackpot game. The gaming machines (12) are connected to a LAN (14). Included is a video display generator which on a jackpot award replaces or superimposes on a first video signal a second video signal that it generates. A jackpot controller (15) increments on the basis of the hard meter (6) signals and/or awards a jackpot sum from a jackpot pool to a selected gaming machine (12). The interface (10) stops independent play of the gaming machine (12) upon a jackpot award. The jackpot interface (10) is a separate circuit board capable of being fitted to a standard gaming machine (12).
Patent CA-2237498-A1 (CA)
Title: An improved layout applicable to the finishing of kitchen, bathroom items and others of similar use
Inventor: JULIA SALVADOR SUBIRANA
IPC: B29C70/46
Filed: 1998-05-12
Abstract: An improved system is disclosed for producing items which are preferably made of fiberglass reinforced molding compounds (SMC or BMC) and which have a high quality PMC polyester surface finish. The system preferably utilizes a mold comprised of two half-molds attached to upper and lower press plates and between which a certain amount of SMC or BMC, having been deposited on the lower half-mold, is compressed at high temperature to thereby adapt to the configuration of the mold. The preferred system provides a top mobile support for the upper half-mold having a suction channel in its frame preferably having a square or rectangular section. One side of the frame is equipped with a plurality of longitudinal holes through which paint, air and particles are suctioned and discharged, which would otherwise end up on the surface of the item being molded, resulting in a loss of quality due to spots, speckles and lack of uniformity of the finish. The preferred system further includes robotized painting means which permits different portions of the surface of the item to be painted different colours. In one preferred embodiment, more than one paint tank is provided for each paint nozzle to permit use of more than two colours with only two nozzles.
Patent CA-2238277-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and therapeutic methods using morphogenic proteins and stimulatory factors
Inventor: LEE JOHN C
IPC: A61L27/22
Filed: 1996-12-11
Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a morphogenic protein stimulatory factor (MPSF) for improving the tissue inductive activity of morphogenic proteins, particularly those belonging to the 13MP protein family. Methods for improving the tissue inductive activity of a morphogenic protein in a mammal using those compositions are provided. This invention also provides implantable morphogenic devices comprising a morphogenic protein and a MPSF disposed within a carrier that are capable of inducing tissue formation in allogeneic and xenogeneic implants.     Methods for inducing local tissue formation from a progenitor cell in a mammal using those devices are also provided. A method for accelerating allograft repair in a mammal using morphogenic devices is provided. This invention also provides a prosthetic device comprising a prosthesis coated with a morphogenic protein and a MPSF, and a method for promoting in vivo integration of an implantable prosthetic device to enhance the bond strength between the prosthesis and the existing target tissue at the joining site. Methods of treating tissue degenerative conditions in a mammal using the pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.
Patent CA-2240731-A1 (CA)
Title: Shield connection system and connector using the same
Inventor: OTT FRANK
IPC: H01R13/658
Filed: 1998-07-10
Abstract: A shield connection system for connecting the shields of several individual lines through clamping of the shields between an outer cone and an inner cone, characterized in that a conical ring comprising an outer cone is provided, over which the shields of the individual lines lie spread out, and that the conical ring is pressed against an inner cone provided on part of the adapter.